Rutherford, NJ—Felician University President Mildred Mihlon, Ph.D. has been elected as a Commissioner with The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

MSCHE accredits more than 500 diverse American institutions of higher education and is the regional accrediting agency for colleges and universities in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

“Each year, we see tremendous interest from professionals who want to serve our Commission, and this year was no exception,” said MSCHE President Heather F. Perfetti. “Our Commissioners are instrumental in supporting our commitment to being future forward, keeping us responsive, and forward-thinking on the evolving needs of our higher education community for the institutions and students we serve.”

Along with three other newly elected commissioners, Dr. Mihlon will begin her four-year term on January 1, 2027. She will serve as an Administrative Representative.

“I am honored to serve as a Commissioner of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education,” Dr. Mihlon said. “Accreditation plays a vital role in advancing educational quality, accountability, and student success, and I look forward to contributing to the Commission’s mission of supporting institutional excellence and continuous improvement throughout higher education.”

Read the full announcement here: MSCHE Celebrates New Commissioners

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About Felician University 

Felician University is committed to supporting academic success at any stage of life. With over 2,800 undergraduate, graduate, and adult education students enrolled across the schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Sciences, Nursing, and Education, Felician provides diverse learning experiences that equip all students with the skills to meet the demands of today’s society. Felician University was recognized in Newsweek’s America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026, earning distinction as the No. 1 college for women in New Jersey. Additionally, Felician has been named a best value school by payscale.com and Moneymagazine, and as one of the best college locations in NJ (#4) by niche.com. Our Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked one of the best online graduate nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News and the Princeton Review. We are proud to be designated as a Military Friendly School (Gold Status) for the fifteenth year, a testament to our dedicated support of Veteran students. Our diversity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and MSI (Minority Serving Institution), with underrepresented students comprising more than half of the student population, reflects our inclusive and supportive environment and earned us a spot on Washington Monthly’s Top 100 HSI list (#30). With campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, our Franciscan values of respect for human dignity, compassion, transformation, solidarity with people in need, justiceand peace are woven into the very foundation and development of tomorrow’s leaders. Felician University is sponsored by Felician Sisters International. For more information, please visit https://felician.edu/